Why I, as a Photographer use Stock Photos
You may not know but I’m a photographer from the beginning.
Meaning, I know how to take professional photos.
So why am I using a stock photo service when I can do it myself?
– Good question, thanks for asking!
Continue reading friend, I will tell you why I, as a Photographer use Stock Photos and then from the incredible HauteStock in particular.
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But please note that I never, ever, give any advice and recommendations of anything that I don’t use myself and believe that others might love as much as I do.
It’s not as easy as you might think
As I said, I’m also a photographer and know how to take these kinds of pictures myself.
But do you know how much time it takes to do so?
To plan, organize, get props, create scenes, take photos, curate them and at last, edit them takes a lot of time!
(Just to give you a clue what I’m talking about, when I have a maternity photo session, I shoot for 1 h, but in total, with planning and editing, I end up with around 6 h for each shoot)
Conclusion:
It. Takes. Time.
A lot of time that I can spend on other things in my business that will give me more in return.
Why I love HauteStock!
There are Stock Photo companies and there are HauteStock. Since the first time I got in contact with their pictures (over 4 years ago), I fell in love.
I use HauteStock photos everywhere. Both in my design templates, but also for my own website and social media. Almost every picture you see me use is from HauteStock.
And I don’t know if you noticed, but it’s a big variation of scenes and colors, but they all beautifully match each other.
Maybe this is nothing you see as the most beneficial at first. But let me explain…
If you for example are using any of my templates for Canva or for Wix, you can easily just drag any photos to the placeholders and you are good to go.
It’s so super easy.
And yes, you are correct!
Within both platforms there are stock photos to use for free.
Which is great.
But…
Be consistent and use them everywhere!
… The downside with the free photos is that you can’t be consistent with them. You can’t find several pictures that belong to each other. They will all have different colors and feelings which makes it difficult to create consistency.
But with HauteStock, you can more or less just pick any pictures you like and they will all look good together.
And that you can have that consistent style everywhere you are. The free photos are for that platform only, with photos from HauteStock you are free to use them everywhere!
Meaning that you are consistent everywhere you show up!
Pictures are so important today!
HauteStock is by far my favorite because they have this soft and feminine vibe and all collections can more or less be used together.
This is an important aspect today, when images are more important than ever, as they help us to stand out in all the media noise.
Did you know that we read pictures 200% faster than text?
So good pictures are really an attention grabber for your social media post and proof of professionalism for your website.
So, the conclusion to why I, as a photographer use stock photos from HauteStock.
What I want to say with this text is that even if I, as a photographer decide to pay for a service that I can do by myself, also see that there is a bigger value in this than just pretty pictures.
It saves me time and I have access to a full library with pictures that works for every situation and always resonate with my brand and clients!
It’s an investment in my business
From my point of view, HauteStock is very affordable.
Cause I know how much time it takes to create a collection. And they are created by professional women, who are incredibly talented at what they do!
But it’s not only photos you get access to when you are a member of HauteStock.
Every month you got an editorial calendar with suggestions of captions, one for EVERY day of the month!
That in combination with all the photos, just your social media posting is solved for the whole month in an instant.
Being a HauteStock member is easily one of the best decisions and investments I have made, and I’m sure that it will as beneficial for you as it has been for me and my business.
Give it a try, I’m sure you will fall in love with it as much as I have!
An honest confession…
Well… By time-saving I might need to come up with some kind of disclaimer…
It’s easy to get a bit hypnotized by all the gorgeous photos in the library and can spend quite some time just scrolling around…
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I will have to check them out, thanks for the recommendation. These photos are so dreamy!
I’m so in love with all their photos. The hardest part is always to pick the one to use! 😉
Thank you for your honest review about HauteStock. Never used them but will def check then out. Great data that photos are read 200% faster! I use Canva and agree about consistency.
Your welcome! Great picture makes such a difference! And I’m so happy for the kind of service I found in HauteStock!
I think most people have no idea how hard good photography really is, but with the advancement with the smart phones and such things have really gotten saturated in the market with filters so now real photos are even harder to find.
That is so true. I think it’s the same for all professions, if you don’t have any insight you have no clue about the hards work behind the scenes. And I think we all should have that in mind, cause we should then respect and value other services so much more!
This is just so spot on. I love photography but the editing…. Uph. And I shoot street and travel photography, no arranging nor arrangements necessary. But totally feel you. The time needed to do so at a top notch level is incredible! Thanks for this post and ideas how to get around this:(
Yes, you never realize how much hard work it is behind good photos until you try to make them yourself. That is why I love HauteStock so much. Yes, it is a bit pricy, but totally with it as good photos gives you so much in return!
I love stock photos and will have to check them out. Photography is hard so this is resourceful.
Photography is really hard. I know what I’m talking about! But HauteStock makes is a breeze! 🙂
Absolutely fabulous photos. I’m always in need of fresh images and I will surely check Haute Stock to see if I can find something for future blog posts.
I’m sure you do! A tip is to check out their blog, as you have a better overview of there collections from there.
Very true! Taking photos do require much time and effort, even when you’re a photographer yourself, running a blog. Using stock photos are so handy. Great photos, by the way.
Sometimes the time is not enough for everything you want to do. And I love when you find great sources that can make your business so much better even if you don’t do it yourself.
I will definitely be checking them out. I always feel my own photos are in adequate, but feel guilty for using stick photos too. And then find I gravitate to the same ones over and over.
Please do, they have a lot of photos related to yoga and wellness. I’m more than sure you will find something that you love!
Such a great read!
Thank you!
I can image how much work it means to prepare your own pictures, even if you are a photographer. As I am not, I use stock picture. But, as you say, it is not easy for them to be consistent. Will definitely check HauteStock out. Thanks for the recommendation.
The consistency is what I love the most with HauteStock! It doesn’t matter what collection you pick a image from, it will always be a consistent and beautiful result.
I love these photos! I’ll definitely have to check them out. And you’re so right about how much time it takes to take photos
I’m in love as well! It makes everything I do much easier and prettier! 🙂
I appreciate you perspective and honesty about stock photos! I love the photos you’re using!
Thank you! I love them myself I can’t even thing of using Stock Photos from another place!
I love this post! Photography is just a hobby for me, but I always wondered how people had the time to style and edit every shoot for their blog. I couldn’t imagine how I was going to spend a few hours shooting and editing twice a week with three kids and a day job. Now I’m realizing they don’t, and that’s okay! Yay stock photos!
This was my thought too. I’m a photographer too and never understood where they found their time. Stock Photo is the best!
The photos are awesome!!! I have never checked HauteStock before but will surely do in future.
I fell in love with the photos first time I saw them. And now they are a big part in everything that I do!